YEARLY HIGH
55.8978 KZT
YEARLY LOW
50.2662 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1157 KZT

2018 CNY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 55.8978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 50.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6316 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8680 to the December average rate of 53.9845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.8978 was up 6.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.3654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,397,445 KZT
2017 Average 1,207,766 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,256,654 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,790.57 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.3079
50.4269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 51.2985, compared to 52.9330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.8706 KZT (High: 55.4657 / Low: 51.5951). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4401 KZT (High: 50.9862 / Low: 50.5461).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.8706
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7880 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 53.9845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3400 (+6.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 53.9845
2017 Avg (December) 50.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3005 50.3736 50.8680
February 52.0339 50.2662 50.9159
March 50.9862 50.5461 50.7503
April 52.6337 50.6970 51.5951
May 51.9629 51.0848 51.5963
June 52.7315 51.4890 52.0650
July 51.9811 50.8346 51.2770
August 53.3381 50.8959 52.2325
September 55.4657 51.5951 53.5383
October 53.9382 52.3872 53.1393
November 53.9714 52.6777 53.4266
December 55.8978 53.4681 53.9845